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Case: Instructions: In module #3, we studied microbial genetics - how microorganisms are "hard-wired" to wreak havoc on the human body. We also looked at methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms. For this module, you will continue building your infectious disease knowledge by taking a deeper dive into the genetic structure of your selected pathogen. You will also investigate how the pathogen is controlled in efforts to prevent disease. Answer the following questions to help build a robust background for your Infectious Disease Persuasive Essay. From this point on, you may use your textbook and only peer-reviewed articles to support your discussion. The National Institute of Health (NIH) has a fantastic (and brief) description of what these are and why they are important → "Peer-Reviewed Literature" by the NIH. (Choose any pathogen)
Questions:
1. What are the most recent findings regarding your selected pathogen? (Could be related to the disease it causes, the organism itself or other information)
2. In your opinion, what was the most significant finding about your disease?
3. Who discovered the pathogen? When was it discovered?
4. Describe the genome of the organism. (i.e., double-stranded, single-stranded, circular)
5. Have there been any significant genes found within the genome? • Do they increase the toxicity of the pathogen? • Do they protect them from antibiotics?
6. Are there any other significant facts about the organism's genome?
7. How can the organism be killed/controlled? Give specific examples.